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Monaco Grand Prix Annual Formula One street race held on the Circuit de Monaco since 1929, famed for its tight harbor-side layout, prestige, and racing challenges that make qualifying and precision…

Money in the Bank (2010) The first standalone Money in the Bank pay-per-view by WWE, held in July 2010. Centered on ladder matches for a contract granting a world title match, it established an annual even…

Money in the Bank (2011) A WWE pay-per-view held July 17, 2011 at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. Best known for CM Punk’s main‑event win over John Cena and a widely praised, rare five‑star match…

Money in the Bank (2012) — WWE pay-per-view event Money in the Bank (2012) Money in the Bank (2012) was WWE’s third annual Money in the Bank pay-per-view, held July 15, 2012 at the US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona; it continued the promotion’s ladder…

Money in the Bank (2013) Overview of WWE's Money in the Bank 2013 pay-per-view: date, location, format, history of the concept, card structure, and its place in WWE programming.

Money in the Bank (2014) — WWE pay-per-view in Boston Money in the Bank (2014) Summary of WWE's Money in the Bank 2014 event: date, venue, format and the ladder-match concept that awards a title opportunity via a suspended briefcase.

Money in the Bank (2017) — WWE pay-per-view and landmark women's ladder match Money in the Bank (2017) Overview and significance of WWE's Money in the Bank (2017), held June 18, 2017 in St. Louis; notable matches, winners, controversies and its place in the event's history.

Mongolia at the 2018 Winter Paralympics Overview of Mongolia's participation in the 2018 Winter Paralympics in Pyeongchang, focusing on athlete Ganbold Batmunkh, his qualification and the para‑Nordic skiing events he ent…

Monterey Pop Festival (June 1967) Monterey Pop Festival Three-day 1967 concert in Monterey, California that helped define the modern rock festival, launching performers and influencing later events and popular music culture.

Montgomery Bus Boycott A pivotal 1955–1956 mass protest in Montgomery, Alabama, that challenged racially segregated public transit and helped launch the modern U.S. Civil Rights Movement.

Montreal Screwjob: the 1997 WWF title controversy Montreal Screwjob A behind-the-scenes finish at WWF Survivor Series 1997 in Montreal where Bret Hart lost the WWF Championship without consent, reshaping wrestling storylines and business relationsh…

Moomba (Melbourne community festival) Moomba Moomba is an annual, family-oriented festival held in Melbourne, Australia over the Labour Day long weekend, featuring parades, river activities, fireworks and the famous Birdman R…

Moon landing conspiracy theories Overview of claims that the Apollo Moon landings were faked, common arguments and counterevidence, historical context, reasons for persistence, and cultural impact.

Moroccan Grand Prix Historic motor-racing event held in Morocco from the 1920s to 1958, notable for its Casablanca roots, the Ain-Diab Formula One race and the only World Championship F1 appearance in…

Mud March (January 1863): Burnside's failed winter offensive Mud March The Mud March was Major General Ambrose Burnside's January 1863 attempt to outflank Robert E. Lee; heavy winter rains turned roads to impassable mud and the movement collapsed afte…

Mukden Incident (1931): Prelude to the Japanese Occupation of Manchuria Mukden Incident A staged explosion on September 18, 1931 used by elements of the Imperial Japanese Army as a pretext to invade Manchuria, leading to the creation of Manchukuo and Japan’s diplomati…

Munich air disaster (6 February 1958) Munich air disaster Crash of British European Airways Flight 609 at Munich-Riem in 1958 that killed 23 people, including Manchester United players; a defining tragedy in football history with lasting…

Munich massacre (1972 Olympic terrorist attack) Munich massacre 1972 hostage-taking and killing of Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympic Village; attack by Palestinian militants, botched German rescue, and lasting changes to Olympic security a…

Murder of Selena Quintanilla (1995) Murder of Selena Overview of the killing of American singer Selena Quintanilla on March 31, 1995, the circumstances, legal outcome, public reaction and cultural legacy.

Murders of Alison Parker and Adam Ward On August 26, 2015 two Virginia television journalists, Alison Parker and Adam Ward, were shot dead on live television. The attack, committed by a former colleague, prompted debate…

Music festival: overview, types, history, and cultural impact Music festival A music festival is a public event built around live musical performance. This article describes typical features, historical development, organizational models, types, and cultura…

Muster drill (lifeboat drill) — shipboard emergency briefing Muster drill A muster drill is a compulsory ship safety exercise that instructs passengers and crew on emergency alarms, assembly points (muster stations), lifejackets and evacuation procedures…

Mutiny on the Bounty The 1789 mutiny aboard HMS Bounty, led by Fletcher Christian against Captain William Bligh, its causes, voyage, aftermath and enduring cultural impact in books, films and music.

My Lai Massacre (1968) My Lai Massacre The My Lai Massacre was a mass killing of Vietnamese civilians by U.S. soldiers on March 16, 1968. The event, its cover-up, and subsequent trials changed public opinion and influen…

2019 Nairobi DusitD2 complex attack Nairobi DusitD2 complex attack A January 2019 terrorist attack on the DusitD2 hotel and office complex in Nairobi’s Westlands district, claimed by Al-Shabaab; overview, timeline, perpetrators, security response…

Nakhon Ratchasima shootings (February 2020) Nakhon Ratchasima shootings A mass shooting in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand on 8–9 February 2020 in which a soldier killed dozens across multiple sites, sparking national debate about military arms, security a…

Nanjing Massacre: 1937–1938 atrocity during the Second Sino-Japanese War Nanjing Massacre The Nanjing Massacre was a mass atrocity committed by the Imperial Japanese Army in Nanjing, China, in late 1937 and early 1938. It remains a subject of historical study and diplom…

National Airlines Flight 2511 — 1960 in-flight explosion and investigation National Airlines Flight 2511 A 1960 domestic flight from New York to Miami that broke apart in midair after an onboard explosion; all aboard were killed and investigators examined evidence for a bomb and possi…

Singapore National Day Parade National Day Parade Annual civic and military celebration held every 9 August to commemorate Singapore's independence, featuring a parade, mass display, performances, aerial and fireworks displays.

National Weather Service bulletin for New Orleans region — 10:11 a.m., August 28, 2005 National Weather Service bulletin for New Orleans region Summary and analysis of the vividly worded NWS bulletin issued from Slidell at 10:11 a.m. on August 28, 2005 warning of Hurricane Katrina’s catastrophic impact and its role in evac…

Nazi concentration camps and detention sites in Norway (World War II) Nazi concentration camps in Norway Overview of the camps, who was imprisoned, how they were run, known sites and estimates of scale, and how Norway remembers and studies these places today.

NBA Finals The NBA Finals is the National Basketball Association's annual championship series, a best-of-seven contest between the Eastern and Western Conference champions to decide the leagu…

New York City Draft Riots (July 1863) New York City draft riots A four-day uprising in New York City in July 1863 against the federal draft and emancipation, marked by class and racial violence, major property destruction, and military interven…

New York City Marathon Annual 42.195 km road race through New York City's five boroughs, held each November since 1970 (except 2012). One of the world's largest marathons with elite and mass participatio…

New York Comic Con (NYCC) New York Comic Con New York Comic Con is an annual fan convention in New York City celebrating comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, gaming, toys, film and television with panels, exhibitors and cosp…

New York International Auto Show Annual automobile exhibition in Manhattan held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center each spring, featuring manufacturer displays, concept debuts, industry events and public days a…

Next German federal election (on or before 26 October 2025) Next German federal election Federal election to choose members of the 21st Bundestag. The President of Germany will set the exact date, with voting governed by Germany's mixed-member proportional system and c…

Next United Kingdom general election Overview of the next UK general election, its latest possible timing (no later than 24 January 2025), legal framework, voting system, how campaigns work and possible outcomes.

NHL Entry Draft: how teams acquire rights to amateur hockey players NHL Entry Draft Annual event in which National Hockey League teams select rights to eligible amateur players. The draft is the main mechanism for distributing young talent, with rules on eligibili…

NHL Winter Classic Annual National Hockey League outdoor regular-season game, usually held around New Year’s Day, known for stadium settings, special atmosphere, and high-profile matchups; distinct f…

Night of Champions (2008) WWE's Night of Champions 2008 was a cross‑brand pay‑per‑view held June 29, 2008 in Dallas where every recognized WWE title was defended; it continued the event series under its new…

Night of Champions (2009) WWE Night of Champions, a July 26, 2009 pay-per-view at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia where every active WWE championship across Raw, SmackDown and ECW was defended.

Night of Champions (2010) — WWE pay‑per‑view at Allstate Arena Night of Champions (2010) Night of Champions (2010) was a WWE pay‑per‑view on September 19, 2010 at the Allstate Arena in Chicago. The fourth Night of Champions featured defenses of the promotion’s active c…

Night of Champions (2011) Night of Champions (2011) was a WWE pay-per-view held on September 18, 2011 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. The show featured seven matches and continued the even…

Night of Champions (2012) — WWE pay-per-view at TD Garden Night of Champions (2012) Night of Champions (2012) was a WWE pay-per-view held on September 16, 2012 at TD Garden in Boston. Every title on the card was defended; the main event between CM Punk and John Ce…

Night of Champions (2013) — WWE pay-per-view event Night of Champions (2013) Night of Champions (2013) was a WWE pay-per-view held September 15, 2013, at Detroit's Joe Louis Arena. The themed card featured defenses of every active WWE championship and showc…

Night of Champions (2014) — WWE pay-per-view in Nashville Night of Champions (2014) Night of Champions (2014) was a WWE pay-per-view held September 21, 2014 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Every active title was defended; the main event ended with Brock Lesnar…

Night of the Long Knives (1934 purge in Nazi Germany) Night of the Long Knives Comprehensive account of the Night of the Long Knives, the three-day purge from 30 June to 2 July 1934 that removed SA leadership and other opponents, consolidating Hitler’s contro…